Community Events

The wild goose series -- the Journey continues

Join us at St. Peter Claver Hall Wednesday evenings for “The Wild Goose” series. This humble, unafraid, and beautiful series reveals how simple and lifegiving a relationship with the Holy Spirt can be. It will start on Ma y 2nd, from 6:30-8:30pm and will continue the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Dinner will be provided for $2.00 per person per night.

St. Michael's School Annual Auction is planned for June 9th.

We are able to accept gently used cars, boats, motorcycles or RV's in running condition. We can store and provide minor repair of donated items. Please contact Rich Muir at 240-538-1888 cell, leave message if no answer. Visit the Auction Webpages for more Information

at 8:00am at Point Lookout State Park. Entry fee is $30 if postmarked by 5/12/18; $35 day of race; $5 discount given to CBRC Members. Additional donations are encouraged. Registration that day begins at 7:00am-7:50am. First 100 paid entrants receive free event T-shirt. Check out the race website: https:///rvrs5k.eventbrite.com or call 301-904-2812.

2018 Annual Jubilarian Mass

Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25-51+ years on Sunday, June 17th at 2:00pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call the parish or use the sign-up forms in the back of the church to register. Names of jubiliarians need to be turned in to the parish office by Monday, April 16th.

"GIFT: Life in the Spirit"

Are you interested in learning how to more fully live out your faith in your daily life? This is a six-session series aimed to help people of all ages to encounter the Holy Spirit and empower them to share their faith. Mark your calendars now: St. Michael's School gym, Wednesdays during Lent, 6:30pm-8:30pm. The cost is $10 (includes all 6 dinners and materials). To register, call 240-587-1248 or email us at discoverchristinRidge@gmail.com. Testimonies from local Catholics who have participated in the GIFT: The Holy Spirit has led me to a deeper understanding of my Catholic faith and given me a closer relationship with God. I know that the Holy Spirit works through me and with me every day to lead me on Godâ€™s path in my life. Another one: My daily prayers are more important and more meaningful.

Camp St. Charles

Boys and Girls Catholic Overnight Summer Camp. Open House March 25th or April 18th from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Join us for lunch, a tour, a ride on the giant swing and an opportunity to meet the staff. Fully accredited with the American Camp Association and certified by the State of Maryland. Camp St. Charles has been run by the Salvatorian Fathers and Brothers and Lay Salvatorians for over 60 years. For more information and to sign up for an open house visit www.campstcharles.org or call 301-934-8799.

Kalnasy Concert Series - 2017/18 Season

The 3rd season of the Kalnasy Concert Series opens with the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir. The SMCGC is under the direction of Mrs. Sherri Fenwick. The theme for this energy-filled concert is, "I Feel the Spirit." Admission is free. Donations are accepted.All Kalnasy Concert Series events are free and open to individuals and families of all religious denominations and abilities. The Kalnasy Concert Series is a faith-based music program grown from one woman's love for music and ministry. The Series, supported by St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Kalnasy family members, and others in the SOMD Community is coordinated by Georgia Harvey, a former music director, local organist, pianist and teacher. For more information about the the Kalnasy Concert Series, visit St. Aloysius Catholic Church online at www.saintaloysiuschurch.org.

eGiving with Faith Direct

We are introducing a new and exciting way for you to support our parish offertory and second collections: Faith Direct. Faith Direct enables parishioners to make contributions through either direct debit from your checking/ savings account or through your credit/debit card. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket. Please join me in Enrolling here to enroll securely online. Our parish code is MD862.

MASS WITH ASL INTERPRETATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

at 5:00 pm at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Queen of Hearts

Every Friday night at the American Legion in Ridge. Tickets will be on sale from 4:00pm- 7:00pm and food will be available starting at 5:00pm. Drawing at 7:00pm. Come out and support St. Michael's School for a fun night of chance!

Youth Group Schedule

Please contact Greg DeStefano, Youth Minister at youth@ihmrcc.org for more information, especially if you are a first-time participant.Middle School Youth Group is Tuesdays from 6:00pm- 7;30pm at IHM.High School Youth Group is every Friday from 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. Cecilia's Second Friday combined Middle School and High School event, usually 5:30pm each second Friday of the month.Summer Youth Group Events: Please stay tuned for upcoming events for the Summer 2018.

Knights of Columbus

The next chicken dinner will be Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 11:30am-5:00pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge.

Prayer is powerful

Copies of the Prayer for Priests and the Prayer for Our Nation will be in the gray folder at the back of church as you exit. Please take one home to pray with family during the week. Make your own copies to share.

Ladies of Charity

American Legion Events: Bingo every Tuesday at 7pm

Doors open at 6 pm. Senior citizens are welcome to come for card games, friendship and a meal starting at 10am Wednesdays. Steak night second Saturday of the month 5 to 7:30pm. Call (301) 872-5349 after 6pm for more information.